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Sweet and Savory Brie, Apple & Cranberry Grilled Cheese

A gourmet grilled cheese featuring creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and crisp apples on toasted sourdough.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Base
  • 4 slices sourdough bread thick sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
Filling
  • 6 oz Brie cheese sliced
  • 0.5 apple thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 4 tbsp cranberry sauce whole berry preferred
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves only

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Place bread butter-side down. Layer half the Brie on two slices.
  3. Top Brie with cranberry sauce and apple slices.
  4. Top with remaining Brie and then the top slice of bread (butter-side up).
  5. Heat skillet over medium-low heat.
  6. Cook sandwiches, covered, for 3-4 minutes until golden on the bottom.
  7. Flip and cook uncovered for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, slice, and serve.

Notes

Covering the pan for the first half helps the Brie melt before the bread burns.